Hospitalist Nocturnist Opening in Sunny Amarillo, Texas
BSA Health System
amarillo, tx
Compensation: 250.000 + - 250.000 +
Physician-led, hospital-employed nocturnist opportunity in a Top 100 Hospital with full intensivist and specialty support. Join a collaborative and well-established hospitalist program at Baptist St. Anthony’s Hospital, a 450-bed regional referral center in the heart of the Texas Panhandle. The BSA Hospitalist Group includes 35 board-certified/board-eligible physicians and 8 advanced practice providers managing a daily census of approximately 230–240 patients. This opportunity offers autonomy with strong system support, 24/7 intensivist backup, and a collegial culture known for stability and teamwork. This balanced workload allows time for thoughtful chart review, communication with families, and patient-centered decision-making. Physicians here feel supported, not rushed—and that makes a measurable difference in care quality.
About The Role
- Schedule: 7-on / 7-off
- Team: 2 physicians + 1 NP each night
- Primary Duties: Admissions from ER & direct admits, NP supervision, ICU and floor coverage
- ICU: Semi-open model with 24/7 medical and surgical intensivist coverage; hospitalists may manage selected ICU patients in coordination
- Procedures: Optional—central line and airway skills encouraged but not required; vascular access team handles most lines; RT, ICU, and Anesthesia available for airway support
- EMR: EPIC, with established templates and hospitalist-friendly workflows.
Operational Snapshot
- 450-bed acute-care facility | 60-bed ER | 50-bed ICU | Level III Trauma | Chest Pain & Primary Stroke Centers
- Average daily hospitalist census: 230 patients | 55 new admits/consults per day
- MDs average 5–6 admissions per shift | NPs average 4–5
- Cross-coverage shared with evening (split) team for seamless hand-offs
- RRTs & Codes: Led by Texas Tech Family Practice residents with ICU nursing support; tele-neurology stroke team available
- Hospitalists admit for nearly all services except selected surgical subspecialties
Specialty & Ancillary Support
24/7 Critical Care & Emergency Adjacent Support
- Anesthesiology (Airway Support)
- Emergency Medicine
- Neurology & Tele-Neuro
High-Utility Medical Specialties
- Cardiology (Interventional & EP)
- Gastroenterology (Interventional)
- Nephrology
- Oncology
- Infectious Disease
- Interventional Radiology
- Palliative Care
- Inpatient Hospice
- Psychiatry
- Endocrinology
- Rheumatology
Surgical & Interventional Services
- General & Trauma Surgery
- Vascular & Thoracic Surgery
- Neurosurgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Orthopedics
- ENT
- OB-GYN & GYN-Oncology
- Urology
- Hand Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Podiatry
- Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS)
Culture & Team Environment
Physicians consistently describe our group as a true work family—collegial, reliable, and deeply supportive across shifts. We value practicing good medicine over high-volume throughput. BSA’s physician-friendly culture and commitment to manageable workloads allow providers to deliver meaningful, patient-centered care.
Community Highlights
- Amarillo is a thriving regional hub (242,000 residents) with expanding healthcare, education and aviation sectors—and a newly announced AI/data-center campus in the area that is expected to bring large-scale job creation and infrastructure growth.
- The city combines urban amenities with small-town friendliness and is minutes from the scenic Palo Duro Canyon.
- Home prices remain among the most affordable in Texas; Excellent schools and low traffic contribute to exceptional work-life balance.
- The Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport offers quick, stress-free travel—park, check in, and board in minutes—with short flights to Dallas, Denver, and beyond.
- Centrally located 4–6 hours from Dallas, Colorado Springs, Denver, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Oklahoma City.
Compensation & Benefits Package
- Competitive base salary + quality & productivity bonuses
- Robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid malpractice (with tail) | Retirement plan | CME allowance
- Relocation assistance | Sign-on bonus available
- Loan assistance and consultative services through Navigate Student Loans
- Residency stipend options
- Progressive compensation model with annual increases for tenure (first 3 years)
- Additional moonlighting opportunities with separate shift differential
About Bsa Health System
BSA Health System is the fourth-largest employer in Amarillo with over 450 physicians and 3,400 employees serving a regional population of 650,000. Recognized by Watson Health as a Top 100 Hospital, BSA is the preferred referral center for the Texas Panhandle and tri-state area. The hospital recently received Ardent Health Services’ Best Employee Loyalty Award, reflecting high provider satisfaction and engagement.
To explore this opportunity or schedule a 15-minute call, contact us today—limited openings as we expand night coverage.
Job ID: 45394
Employment Type: Full Time
Accepts J-1 Waivers: No
Accepts H-1b Visas: No
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